Roaming and Experiencing the Streets of Hamra.

Horseshoe, the First Cafe in Hamra Street

In the 1960s, Hamra witnessed the opening of Horseshoe, the first Sidewalk cafe, which was an imitation of European cafes. Thus, Hamra Street became the center of attraction of multiple writers, intellectuals and Lebanese and Arab politicians. However, back then Hamra was considered a relatively primitive street, lacking buildings coffee shops and commercial sites.